Roy James SHORTEN

Regimental number12063
Place of birthParramatta New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHouse painter
AddressRockdale, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ruby Shorten, Roseneath, Bryant Street, Rockdale, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Ambulance 9, Section A
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/52/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919